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8 courses with the subject FREN, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

FREN 101French Level1

3-WSP Emphasizes development of communicative competence in French, bringing students to the novice-mid level of oral proficiency. Communicative tasks specifically focus on interpersonal and interpretive modes. Additional activities develop awareness and appreciation of the variety of cultures of the French-speaking world. Fulfills part of General Education Global Competence requirement. Liberal Arts.

Subject
FREN
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
www.houghton.edu
FREN 102French Level2

3-WSP Emphasizes development of communicative competence in French, bringing students to the novice-high level of oral proficiency. Students continue to develop their ability to communicate in interpersonal and interpretive modes. Additional activities develop awareness and appreciation of the variety of cultures of the French-speaking world. Fulfills part of General Education Global Competence requirement. Liberal Arts. FREN 191, 192, 291, 292 Independent Study 1, 2, 3, or 4-WSP May be taken for 1–4 credits with approval of the professor. Liberal Arts.

Subject
FREN
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
www.houghton.edu
FREN 355French Media and Society2

4-Summer Using advanced conversation structures, uses a variety of French media as a window on modern aspects and issues of French society today. Students use higher-level communication skills to engage abstract thoughts and concepts in oral as well as written forms. Includes reinforcement of correct pronunciation and accent. Taught in French by national professors at the Université de Caen.

Subject
FREN
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
www.houghton.edu
FREN 356Exploring French Cinema

4-Summer21 Using advanced conversation structures, uses cinema as a window into French history and culture. Students use higher-level communication skills to engage abstract thoughts and concepts. Includes a focus on pronunciation and accent. Taught in French by national professors at the Université de Caen.

Subject
FREN
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
www.houghton.edu
FREN 360French Civilization and History

4-Summer Introduces the post-intermediate student to the historical side of French civilization (through WWII), then connects various historical threads to current institutional, political, and social aspects of modern France. Involves numerous visits to related sites in Normandy and Paris, interacting with the topics studied while in the target culture. Taught in French.

Subject
FREN
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
www.houghton.edu
FREN 361French Contemporary French
Subject
FREN
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
www.houghton.edu
FREN 362French Christian History

4-Summer From legendary stories of the Apostle Paul and St. Denis through the medieval era of Bishop Aubert and Rollo the Viking through the French spiritual “forefather” of the Reformation and one of its leaders, Jean Calvin, to the post- WWII missionary outreach, the sweeping arc of Christianity has exerted a profound influence on the course of French history. This study gives students a deep understanding of and appreciation for the rich spiritual heritage we enjoy throughout France. Taught in French.

Subject
FREN
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
www.houghton.edu
FREN 395Special Topics

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Subject
FREN
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
www.houghton.edu

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